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α-PiHP

Found in:  

MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine, amphetamine, metamphetamine

Type/Reason added:  

Synthetic Cathinone

Relative Potency:  

n/a

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Description and Classification

α-PiHP:

A synthetic stimulant and a substituted cathinone, structurally similar to α-PHP and α-PVP. It belongs to the pyrrolidine class of cathinones, meaning it contains a pyrrolidine ring that enhances its potency and duration of action. It has no approved medical use and is considered a designer drug.

Relative Potency

Potency:

α-PiHP is slightly less potent than α-PHP and α-PVP, but still much stronger than common stimulants like cocaine or amphetamine when compared by weight. It delivers strong central nervous system stimulation even at relatively low doses.

Why It Is Added

Purpose

α-PiHP is used recreationally for its stimulant effects, including euphoria, increased energy, sociability, and enhanced focus. It is often marketed online or sold in underground markets as a "research chemical" or "legal high," though it is banned in many regions.